Beer, Liquor and Liqueur Listing

The STAR‑K Beer, Liquor, and Liqueur listing is a comprehensive resource designed to help consumers determine the kosher certification status of alcoholic beverages. Discover which spirits are certified or approved kosher to ensure your beverage choices meet the highest kosher standards.
This list applies only to products manufactured in the USA and Canada.

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Bar Stock Items
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
(Juices, Mixers, Bitters, Vermouth etc.)
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Beer
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note
Due to increasing complexity within the beer industry, STAR-K and other leading agencies have decided to stop expanding the list of uncertified beers and answering questions on specific uncertified (unflavored) beers. Certified beers are always preferable. Consumers are directed to review the general guidance page at star-k.org to determine on their own if their unflavored beer can be approved. Updates to our kosher policy regarding the status of uncertified beers will be provided as new information becomes available.
Excluding
Flavored beer (requires certification) OR when brewed in a brewery that makes beer with non-kosher seafood or meat.
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Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and American Whiskeys - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
Note

Common brands of SCOTCH, IRISH WHISKEY, BOURBON and RYE have SOME varieties that are not recommended due to Chametz She'avar Alav Ha'Pesach issues or aging in Wine Casks. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are acceptable. 


Brands have SOME varieties that are not approved due to aging in wine cask or non-kosher ingredients. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are not aged in wine casks. 

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Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and all American Whiskeys - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note

Common brands of SCOTCH, IRISH WHISKEY, BOURBON and RYE have SOME varieties that are not recommended due to Chametz She'avar Alav Ha'Pesach issues or aging in Wine Casks. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are acceptable. 


Brands have SOME varieties that are not approved due to aging in wine cask or non-kosher ingredients. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are not aged in wine casks. 

Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
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Brandy - All Varieties
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Grape or Fruit
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Canadian Whisky
Certification status
Requires Approval
Description
May contain wine
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Cognac, Grappa and Ouzo
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
All Cognac is made from wine and grappa
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Gin - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Gin - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding
When made from grapes, whey, lactose or other dairy ingredients.
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Hard Cider, Root Beer, Hard Tea, and Malt Beverages
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Irish Whiskey
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note

Common brands of SCOTCH, IRISH WHISKEY, BOURBON and RYE have SOME varieties that are not recommended due to Chametz She'avar Alav Ha'Pesach issues or aging in Wine Casks. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are acceptable. 


Brands have SOME varieties that are not approved due to aging in wine cask or non-kosher ingredients. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are not aged in wine casks. 

Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
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Israeli Beer and Liquor
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Japanese Whisky
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note

IMPORTANT: Only single malt, 100% Japanese whisky is approved.

Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
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Liqueurs, Cordials, Cocktail Mixes, Vermouth - Sweetened or Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Mead
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Mezcal
Certification status
Requires Certification
Description
Blanco, Silver, White
Note

Brands have SOME varieties that are not approved due to aging in wine cask or non-kosher ingredients. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are not aged in wine casks. 

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Rum - Spiced or Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Rum - Unflavored, including Dark
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
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Rye
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note

Common brands of SCOTCH, IRISH WHISKEY, BOURBON and RYE have SOME varieties that are not recommended due to Chametz She'avar Alav Ha'Pesach issues or aging in Wine Casks. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are acceptable. 


Brands have SOME varieties that are not approved due to aging in wine cask or non-kosher ingredients. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are not aged in wine casks

Excluding
Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston Rock & Sazerac, or when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
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Sake - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Sake - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
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Scotch
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note

Common brands of SCOTCH, IRISH WHISKEY, BOURBON and RYE have SOME varieties that are not recommended due to Chametz She'avar Alav Ha'Pesach issues or aging in Wine Casks. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are acceptable.


Brands have SOME varieties that are not approved due to aging in wine cask or non-kosher ingredients. Refer to the list of approved drinks for varieties that are not aged in wine casks.  

Excluding
Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
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Tequila - 100 Percent Agave
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Description
Anejo, Blanco, Cristalino, Gold, Reposado
Note

Acceptable without certification when 100% Agave and CRT APPROVED. Anejo, Reposado, and Cristalino preferable with reliable certification.

Excluding
Flavored Tequila, Mixto (not 100% Agave), or when labeled with the words: Burdeos, Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
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Vodka - Flavored
Certification status
Requires Certification
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Vodka - Unflavored
Certification status
Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding
CIROC and others made from grapes and those listing Whey or Wine Alcohol
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Thank you to Wine on the 9 of Lakewood, NJ (732-942-6500) and R' Mordechia Bendon for their contribution of invaluable information for the liquor list.
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